Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Boise Air Terminal (KBOI)

Lat: 43.56704°NLon: 116.24053°WElev: 2822.0ft.

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ESE Boise ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Patchy fog before 2pm.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 5700 feet. High near 46. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy fog before 2pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 46. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ESE Boise ID
 43.56°N 115.93°W (Elev. 4934 ft)
2:28 am MST Jan 2, 2026
1pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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